Straightforward info for teens ages 13 to 18 about anxiety, depression, burnout, and how to know when it is time to talk to someone.
Anxiety involves persistent worry, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms like a pounding heart — even when things seem fine. If it's interfering with school, sleep, or friendships, a counselor or therapist can help you build tools to manage it.
💛 If this sounds like you, talking to a trusted adult can really help.
Depression is more than sadness — it can look like low energy, losing interest in things you used to like, or feeling numb for weeks at a time. It's common, treatable, and not something to just 'push through' alone.
💛 If this sounds like you, talking to a trusted adult can really help.
Burnout is what happens when stress builds up for too long without a break — exhaustion, feeling checked out, or dreading things you used to care about. Rest isn't lazy; it's part of how you recover.
💛 If this sounds like you, talking to a trusted adult can really help.
If a feeling has stuck around for weeks, is getting in the way of daily life, or just feels like too much to carry alone, that's a good sign to loop in a trusted adult, school counselor, or therapist.